{
  "id": 13134992,
  "title": "Politicians more concerned with 2027 election than Nigeria’s security crisis, ACF laments",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/politicians-more-concerned-with-2027-election-than-nigerias-security",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-09T12:57:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ripples Nigeria",
    "slug": "ripples-nigeria",
    "url": "https://www.ripplesnigeria.com/politicians-more-concerned-with-2027-election-than-nigerias-security-crisis-acf-laments/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has criticized politicians and politically exposed individuals for prioritizing the 2027 elections over the worsening security situation in Nigeria. The forum claims that the escalating attacks, killings and abductions have created an atmosphere of fear and despair across the country. ACF national publicity secretary, Prof. Tukur Muhammad-Baba, described the situation as \"grave\" and blamed the government for its \"apparent inaction\". The forum is questioning when political leaders will prioritize security over election concerns. They also highlighted the increasing freedom allowed to armed non-state actors, who are responsible for daily violence, disrupting livelihoods, displacing populations and causing anarchy. Specific examples from states like Zamfara, Plateau, Taraba, Benue, Niger, Katsina, Kogi, and Kaduna show the severity of the problem. The ACF also raised concerns over the kidnapping and ransom demands in Kaduna and Imo states, as well as the capture of children in Borno, Kwara and other states. The forum criticized President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's Independence Anniversary address for mentioning security only briefly, as if it were a \"grudging and irritating footnote\". They urge the Federal Government to make the protection of lives and property its immediate priority, warning that the country cannot afford further deterioration of the security situation.",
  "summary": "The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has advised political office holders and other politically exposed stakeholders to suspend political… The post Politicians more concerned with 2027 election than Nigeria’s security crisis, ACF laments appeared first on Latest Nigeria News | Top Stories from Ripples Nigeria .",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}